Local Voices

FORSETH – Few drivers on road but ICBC stubbornly refuses to give us rebates

May 9, 2020 // 3 Comments

JUST THE OTHER DAY our government owned Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, ICBC sent out a media release that began with the following eight words … “With [Continue]

TEGART – Plan to restart B.C.’s economy lacks answers to many questions

May 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

By JACKIE TEGART MLA, Fraser- Nicola FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT of the government’s long-awaited plan to restart B.C.’s economy this week, we should all take pause and be [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – China should speak softly and carry a big wallet

May 8, 2020 // 1 Comment

CHINA HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF COVERING UP the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for months, giving the virus time to spread globally. China’s response has been to come out [Continue]

BEPPLE – Coronavirus pandemic moves us closer to a cashless society

May 6, 2020 // 1 Comment

INVESTORS SAY “Cash is King” in uncertain times. But, 100 plus days into COVID-19 self-distancing, it’s clear that paying with cash has lost its luster. The first [Continue]

KNOX – Beware of the dreaded accordivirus; it’s highly contagious

May 3, 2020 // 1 Comment

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGH things couldn’t get worse, some truly terrifying news: Accordion sales are going through the roof. “It’s crazy,” exclaims Martin Hergt, who owns [Continue]

PETERS – Govt restrictions have left us in a terrible place but it could be worse

May 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

FRIDAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT of a ban on the trade of military-style weaponry presented an interesting dichotomy with some of the images coming out of the United States. A protest [Continue]